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What major challenges will higher education face in 2018? In addition to funding, free speech, and student safety issues, the authors of this story wonder about university presidents "using their bully pulpits, and their voices, to advance their principles and institutions." They include College of Sciences alumnus Angel Cabrera, president of Georgia Mason University, among a new breed of thought leaders. The authors cite this November 2016 Cabrera message to the George Mason community as an example. Cabrera received his M.S. from the School of Psychology in 1993, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Tech in 1995.
Inside Higher EdIf you're in one of the areas of the U.S. hit by freezing temperatures this week, your daydreams may involve a warm, tropical paradise far from snow tires and black ice. You may want to stick with those reveries; a new Georgia Tech study found that the more intelligent and creative a person is, the more likely he or she will daydream. Eric Schumacher, an associate professor in the School of Psychology, was the lead author on the study.
domestic studyScroll down a few paragraphs in this Jerusalem Post health news roundup, and you'll find an item on the recent daydreaming study from School of Psychology researchers Eric Schumacher and Christine Godwin. Their findings show that daydreaming could point to a more efficient mind that exhibits more creativity and intelligence.
saltgrassThe professional daydreamers among us might argue that there is indeed a benefit to letting your mind wander; just five minutes of pretending to be on a beach in Tahiti can be a worthwhile escape from the day's worries. But a new study from researchers with the School of Psychology shows that for some, daydreaming could be a sign of greater intellectual ability and creativity. This Guardian story quotes the study's lead author, graduate student Christine Godwin.
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Don't zone out and start daydreaming as you're reading this Yahoo! story about daydreaming. You might miss the findings of a new Georgia Tech study showing that for some people, a wandering mind could be a sign of higher intelligence and creativity. The study's co-author is Eric Schumacher, associate professor in the School of Psychology.
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Wouldn't you love to show this headline to all those teachers who yelled at you for not paying attention in class? Media outlets are showing their creativity in how they're covering a new study from the School of Psychology that says daydreaming may be a sign of intelligence and better brain efficiency. In addition to this Live Science story, Quartz weighs in with this report on the study. Lead authors are Associate Professor Eric Schumacher and Ph.D. student Christine Godwin.
nicholas plattThe Georgia Tech Sonification Lab, a joint effort of the School of Psychology and the School of Interactive Computing, is having its moment in the spotlight thanks to the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. Lab Director Bruce Walker is a professor in both schools; he and his team are using sound to help the visually impaired share experiences like eclipses. In addition to this GPB story, the Georgia Tech Sonification Lab was also featured in Digital Trends and in Hypepotamus.
Whistle BistroDivorcing an abusive spouse can be devastating enough for women. But many times the violence and intimidation can spill over into the courtroom during legal proceedings, creating potential new levels of damage to families. Blog Talk Radio host Heather Stark recently interviewed School of Psychology adjunct professor Julie Ancis about her research into this issue during the 3 Women 3 Ways podcast. Ancis is also associate vice president for Institute Diversity.
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Julie Ancis, adjunct professor in the School of Psychology and associate vice president for Institute Diversity, has co-edited a new book that examines mental health issues for women in the legal system. The book, Gender, Psychology, and Justice: The Mental Health of Women and Girls in the Legal System, examines how gender mixes with race, class, and sexual orientation to impact treatment within the criminal justice system. Ancis and co-editor Corinne Datchi talk about their book with Blog Talk Radio podcast host Heather Stark.
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Professor Jenny Singleton of the Georgia Tech School of Psychology explains how early exposure to sign language in deaf children can have lifelong benefits.
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